Recommended Websites

IMPORTANT LINKS

Here are great resources for new parents.

  • Printable Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen dosage charts.

    Dosage Chart for Fever and Pain Medicines

  • Benadryl Dosing

    The document below includes weight-based dosing and recommendations for administering Benadryl (diphenhydramine) to your child for MILD allergic reaction symptoms. SEVERE allergic reaction symptoms such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, hives, dizziness, and a feeling of impending doom should be seen for and evaluated immediately in the EMERGENCY ROOM.  Please call our office for any questions! 


    Benadryl (diphenhydramine) Dosing

  • The American Association of Pediatrics (AAP) Website Designed Especially for Parents


    www.healthychildren.org

  • Car Seat Safety Checks

    Call Jami with CoxHealth Trauma Services at (417) 269-0919 or e-mail her at “carseats@coxhealth.com” for an appointment to have your child’s safety seat evaluated.

  • Parents As Teachers

    Parents As Teachers: Sign up for this home visit program to monitor and encourage your child’s milestones from birth to kindergarten. If your school district isn’t listed, please call your local elementary school to sign up.  Willard  Ozark   Nixa  Springfield

  • Federal Product Recall Reports

    Consumer Product Safety Commission.

  • Cooking with Kids

    Cooking magazine for children with marvelous recipes, puzzles and healthy eating advice.


    ChopShop

  • Eating Right

    The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics website has a variety of easy-to-use nutrition and health information for all ages.


    EatRight.org

  • Milestone Tracker

    Mobile app from the Centers for Disease Control to make sure your child is meeting development goals.  This app has lots of detailed info including photos.


    See More Here:

  • Vaccine Information

    Our office follows guidelines set by the American Academy of Pediatrics for vaccine administration. Common questions and concerns can be addressed here.

    See the AAP Immunization schedule in full (updated August 2025).

  • Missouri Immunization Schedules

    Current Missouri Immunization Requirements for infants and children.


    https://health.mo.gov/living/wellness/immunizations/schedules.php

  • Influenza Vaccine

    Our office provides annual influenza immunizations as well as local pharmacies. Due to state regulations the FluMist intranasal spray is not currently avaliable. 

  • MSHSAA Sports Physical and Concussion Information & Forms

    MSHSAA website for sports forms and instructional video on concussion.


    https://www.mshsaa.org/SportsMedicine/

  • Healthy Eating

    The USDA website for guidelines on healthy eating.


    choosemyplate.org

  • Circumcision Information

    Guidance on choosing to circumcise or not as well as details on the procedure and care of the penis.


    Read AAP Discussion on Male Circumcision Here

  • Travel Medicine

    The federal website for the most accurate and up-to-date recommendations for staying healthy while traveling.  Please review this site for your specific destination(s) before you schedule your child’s pre-travel appointment.


    https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel

  • Headache Resource

    Guidance on children’s headaches for parents and patients from Children’s Mercy in Kansas City.


    http://www.headachereliefguide.com/

  • Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network

    Resources for children with food allergies.


    https://www.foodallergy.org/

  • Lost and Found Grief Counseling

    A local counseling center provides help with grieving for children and families.


    https://lostandfoundozarks.com/

Asthma Medications

Asthma Instructional Videos